Hawes, Iguodala playing well for 1-1 Sixers

Thursday

The Sixers were solid in their 103-83 victory over the Suns on Wednesday night. They led by as many as 34 points in a third quarter that began with a 19-0 run.

The 1-1 Sixers had six players reach double figures in scoring after seven guys had 10-plus points in the season-opening loss to the Trail Blazers two nights earlier.

Three Sixers, including Andre Iguodala, tallied a team-high 15 points against the Suns.

Starting center Spencer Hawes has been especially good in the first two games, accumulating 25 rebounds, 19 points and 12 assists. Hawes (nine points, 11 rebounds Wednesday) didn't get his 25th rebound until the ninth game a year ago.

"He's so much leaner and so much more fit (than a year ago)," said Sixers coach Doug Collins. "If Spencer stays healthy and sound, he's going to have a great, great year."

Iguodala, who also had four steals against the Suns, went 3-for-3 from 3-point range and is 7-for-11 on the season. He didn't hit his seventh 3-pointer until the 10th game in 2010-11.

Advertise

Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted.
Bucks County Courier Times ~ 8400 N. Bristol Pk, Levittown, PA 19057 ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service